Razor blade holder



Aug. 20, 1946; CQOTTESON 2,406,160

' RAZOR.B'LADE HOLDER I Filed Oct. 26,-1944 Inventor OTTOGMPL 07 75s 01v By I Atlanta]:

Patented Aug. 20, 1946 UNITED STATES} PATENT OFFICE Otto Carl Otteson, Racine, Wis. Application October 26, 1944, Serial No. 560,421

Thi invention relates to a holder which is especially designed to accommodate a reinforced back single-edged safety razor blade and the obvious purpose thereof is to provide a structure through the medium of which already used and discardable razor blades may be temporarily alvaged and employed in the holder to provide a satisfactory cutting tool.

2 Claims. (01. 30335) In carrying out the principles of the invention I provide a simple and expedient holder which, in conjunction with the attachable blade provides a cutting tool which may be used to advantage in the home, laboratories and for general utility cutting wherever needed.

More specifically, I provide a holder of a special type which may be satisfactorily utilized to accommodate any brand of safety razor blade of the single-edged type, the construction being such that the blade is held to utilize a large portion of the cutting edge in reference to both length and width of the blade. The blade is held in such a manner that a maximum of support is afforded same, this to promote rigidity and reliable service. Due to the method of clamping and retention, the holder, throughout its length may be relatively light in weight and small in proportion, making its use practical for very thin cuts and suitable for utility in restricted and otherwise inaccestion and the accompanying illustrative drawing.

In the drawing, wherein like numerals are employed tov designate like parts throughout the views:

Figure 1 is a top plan view of a holder for a razor blade, this constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention.

Figure 2 is an edge elevation of the same.

Figure 3 is an enlarged end view, quite exaggerated showing only the blade accommodation and the clamping means.

Figure 4 is a top plan view with the blade and the clamping plate removed.

Figure 5 is an enlarged section, to the scale of Figure 3, this taken on the plane with the line 55 of Figure 4.

Figure 6 is a detailed View of the blade-clamping plate.

Figure 7 is an end elevation of Figure 1 observing it in a direction from left to right.

Referring now to the drawing by distinguishing reference numerals, it will be seen that the holder is of suitable proportions, shape and material. It can perhaps be made of Wood or equivalent stock. In includes a suitably shaped and proportioned handle 8 and an extending reduced shank 9. The shank 9 is provided intermediate its end and in the top with a notch I0 which opens through one longitudinal edge. This notch and handle.

serves as a suitable accommodation seat for th reinforced back of the conventional single-edged safety razor blade I l. The notch is inward of the adjacent outer end of the shank and also spaced a distance from the juncture between the shank It isclosed by a cover plate |0a which is of length slightly less than the shank and extends from the extreme outer end ofthe shank to a point near where it adjoins the handle. This blade is of a width corresponding to the shank and it is held in place by appropriate fasteners I2 such as to permit its removal and replacement if necessary. It wil1 be noticed also that the plate is provided with set-screws I3 arranged at points along one edge in order to press firmly against the reinforced back of the razor blade.

Thi is brought out to advantage in Figures 2 and 3'.

It is thought that persons skilled in the art to which the invention relates will be able to obtain a clear understanding of the invention after considering the description in connection with the drawing. Therefore, a more lengthy description is regarded as unnecessary.

Minor changes in the shape, size and arrangement of details coming within the field of invention claimed may be resorted to in actual practice, if desired.

I claim:

1. A holder for using otherwise discarded safety razor blades comprising a body including a handle and a shankprojecting from one end of said handle, said shank having an adapter notch formed in one edge and face thereof, this to accommodate a razor blade, and a notch and blade covering and retaining plate removably secured to one side of the shank and having a major portion thereof covering said notch and a part of the blade therein, said major portion of the plate being provided with set-screws to press against the blade, and to assist in lodging it firmly in the notch.

2. A safety razo blade holder of the class described comprising a single piece of stock of appropriatematerial having one end portion fashioned into a handle and the opposite end portion merging into a relatively narrow extension, said extension constituting a shank and said shank being provided in one face with an elongated adapter notch, said notch opening through one edge and constituting ,a seat for snug removable reception of a part of a standard razor blade, and a covering and clamping plate of proportions and shape corresponding approximately to that of the shank, said plate being removably fastened to said shank and overlying the notch, that portion overlying the notch being provided with setscrews and said set-screws serving to engage the blade.

OTTO CARL OTTESON. 

